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Billing and Posting Clerks

Median Salary
45,590
Job Outlook
-4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

78%

Private not for profit

11%

State and local government

5%

Self-employed

4%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of financial clerks is projected to decline 4 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 112,500 openings for financial clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,160

10%

$45,590

Median

$69,270

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Some college

    51%

  • High school

    20%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • Bachelor's degree

    1%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.